The Sudan Liberation Movement reports that the Darfur Joint Force has intercepted a weapons convoy destined for the RSF, accusing the UAE of providing military support. The operation occurred in a desert area bordering Chad and Libya, marking a significant attempt to curb weapons smuggling and external influences contributing to the conflict in Sudan.

The Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) announced on November 21, 2024, that its forces, participating in the Darfur Joint Force, successfully intercepted a weapons convoy allegedly smuggling arms from Chad to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur. The SLM, led by Minni Minawi, issued a statement indicating that the arms were seized during an operation in the desert region that borders Chad and Libya. The statement claimed that the RSF utilized this extensive desert area to transport military supplies into Darfur for distribution among its units nationwide.

The conflict in Darfur has escalated since 2023, with the RSF, commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, aligning with the Sudanese military to combat various armed factions in the region. The RSF has been implicated in numerous destabilizing activities, raising concerns about their reliance on external support for military supplies. Accusations against the UAE regarding its alleged support for the RSF have intensified, particularly focusing on the transport of arms through Chad into Sudan’s conflict zones.

The interception of the weapons convoy by the Darfur Joint Force underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Sudan in curbing the influx of arms and combatants from external sources. The accusations against the UAE highlight the intricate dynamics of foreign involvement in Sudan’s internal conflict. As the situation unfolds, the responses from both the RSF and the UAE may have significant implications for regional stability and the security landscape in Sudan.

Original Source: sudantribune.com